ALPINE ADVENTURE, BERNINA & GLACIER EXPRESS (6060)

A fascinating itinerary today. First see the most famous Marienplatz in Munich and then the Linderhof-Schloss to the south – the smallest of the three Bavarian fairytale castles commissioned by King Ludwig II and inspired by Louis XIV in Versailles. The Rococo style Linderhof is surrounded by beautiful Italian Renaissance gardens. Continue to Austria through the picturesque Inn Valley to Innsbruck to admire the fascinating city center and the historic Golden Roof.

Breakfast & dinner are included.

On the third day of your Alps tour, Travel through beautiful Alpine landscapes to medieval Kitzbühel with its classic Tyrolean chalets and the striking cobblestones of the 9th century. Continue to the Großglocknerpass – the highest in Austria with breathtaking views of the 12,460-foot-high Großglockner, lush pastures and picturesque villages. Cross the border into Italy through the magnificent Dolomites and stay overnight in the famous winter sports resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Breakfast is included

Drive this morning through the spectacular Dolomites and then over the passes Falzarego and Pordoi. Take a break on the enchanting Lake Karersee to admire the bright rainbow colors and look for the beautiful mermaid who, according to legend, hid here before the romantic activities of a powerful magician. Continue to Bolzano, “Gateway to the Dolomites”.

Breakfast is included

Enjoy a visit to Glurns, the smallest fortress town in Tyrol and ideally located where Switzerland, Austria and Italy meet. Descend over the Tubre Pass into the 66-square-kilometer Engadin National Park – deep blue lakes and airy larch forests turn golden in the fall, 12,000-foot peaks and quaint villages with typical Graubünden-style houses. Continue to St. Moritz, the oldest and most famous winter sports resort in the world.

Breakfast & dinner are included.

This stylish Swiss spa resort, known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, hiking and great shopping, lets you enjoy a whole day at leisure.

Breakfast is included.

On the seventh day of your Alps tour, experience an unforgettable trip aboard the Bernina express today. Over the Alps to Tirano in Italy, this spectacular train ride takes you to altitudes of more than 7000 feet. Later get back in your coach and drive to the shores of Lake Como, the third largest lake in Italy and one of the deepest in Europe.

Breakfast & dinner are included.

Drive through the Po Valley to Turin, the birthplace of Fiat automobiles and home to the legendary Holy Shroud of Turin. Upon arrival, visit all major attractions with a local guide. Consider an optional dinner this evening.

Breakfast is included.

A pleasant drive through the Aosta Valley, known as the smallest region of Italy and the most popular winter sports area. Via Martigny and Sion, one of the country’s largest wine-growing regions, you will arrive in Switzerland. Then visit the charming Täsch in the Zermatt region.

Breakfast & dinner are included.

Take a short train ride to Zermatt and spend the whole day in this famous mountain village in the shadow of the legendary Matterhorn. Stroll through the narrow, traffic-free streets with their numerous shops, cafes and bars. Enjoy an optional ride on the highest rack railway in Europe to the 10,272 foot Gornergrat with breathtaking views of the Alps.

Breakfast is included.

Another highlight of your Alps tour is the world-famous Glacier express. Climb the most famous mountain railway in Switzerland, which leads over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels and offers a unique panoramic view of the Swiss Alps and the surrounding valleys, forests, alpine meadows, rushing streams and picturesque villages. Take the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Andermatt in the St. Gotthard massif, 4,711 feet above sea level. Get back in your coach to descend into the dramatically different landscape of the beautiful Lucerne region.

Breakfast is included.

Cross the Brünigpass this morning and continue to Interlaken. Take a photo of the Jungfrau massif with its three legendary summits: Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger. Travel through one of the country’s best farmlands to the Swiss capital, Bern, where you can visit the bear park and the Bundeshaus. Continue to Zurich.

Breakfast is included.

Your Alps tour ends this morning with breakfast.

Breakfast is included.